Amanda Garcia was born and raised in Warwick, New York. Amanda’s favorite part of growing up was the sleep-away camp she attended every summer in Connecticut. Every Sunday night, the campers and counselors would gather around a bonfire, for something they called “Sharing Circle.” Through this weekly practice, a profound respect for the value of sharing your authentic self with a community was born. Now as a city resident, one of her favorite things about the New York experience is overhearing strangers share their stories with one another on the subway. Amanda wears many hats at The Moth. When she's not busy working as the Producer of the MothWorks program at The Moth, you can find her producing and instructing workshops and events through the Community Program.